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The Ryder Cup is back in the hands of the Americans for the first time this century and skysports.com looks back on the individual performances of each of the players.

United States

Chad Campbell (2pts): With two victories from his three games - including a singles win over Padraig Harrington - the wild card came good at Valhalla.

Stewart Cink (1pt): Did not have the best of tournament despite winning his opening foursomes alongside Chad Campbell.

Ben Curtis (1.5pts): Never really got going in the early stages of the competition, however came good when the pressure was off in the singles to beat Lee Westwood.

Jim Furyk (2.5pts): Redemption for the veteran, who having been on the receiving end when Paul McGinley won the match in 2002, picked up the winning point to spark American celebrations.

JB Holmes (2.5pts): One of the stars of the American side, the home state big-hitter overcame his shot into the water in his opening game to finish unbeaten.

Anthony Kim (2.5pts): He set the tone of the win with a sensational 5&4 victory over Sergio Garcia in the opening match of the singles.

Justin Leonard (2.5pts): Outplayed in the singles, however he proved his worth with his displays in the foursomes and fourball.

Hunter Mahan (3.5pts): What a wild card pick for America. Mahan finished top scorer - and not even going into the water in the singles could stop him.

Phil Mickelson (2pts): Played in five of the matches, but struggled to cope in the role as America's star player and was outplayed in the singles.

Kenny Perry (2.5pts): The 48-year-old relished playing in front of his home fans and produced some superb shots.

Steve Stricker (0.5pts): May have only picked up half-a-point, but it was a superb 18ft putt on the last on Saturday that gave him and Curtis a share against Garcia and Paul Casey.

Boo Weekley (2.5pts): Led America from the front with his spirited display - and his quality approach play ensured he remained unbeaten. Whipped up the crowd with his antics.

Europe

Paul Casey (1pt): The wild card selection produced some gritty golf, but he failed to produce his best golf.

Sergio Garcia (1pt): Struggled to recreate his previous Ryder Cup highs - and was brushed aside in the singles by Kim.

Soren Hansen (0.5pts): Disappointed display. Produced a superb chip-in on the opening day, but that was Hansen's only high.

Padraig Harrington (0.5pts): Fatigue obviously told on the Irishman after a long season. Battled gamely but failed to rise to the occasion.

Miguel Angel Jimenez (0.5pts): Will not have happy memories from Valhalla having managed one half and losing the game that sealed America's victory.

Robert Karlsson (2pts): One of the bright points from the tournament from the European point of view and finished with a superb 5&3 victory over Leonard.

Graeme McDowell (2.5pts): Another player who caught the eye for Europe. Battled hard right to the last and will certainly be back for more in two years.

Ian Poulter (4pts): Without a doubt, Europe's star player. Deserved to be on the winning side as he proved his critics wrong with some world-class golf.

Justin Rose (3pts): Victory over Mickelson proved Rose's class - and alongside Poulter formed a formidable team.

Henrik Stenson (1.5pts): Some moments of class, however failed to produce enough of them.

Lee Westwood (1pt): May have equalled the cup record 12-match unbeaten run, but Westwood came to Valhalla to win. Tournament spoilt by abuse from the crowd.

Oliver Wilson (1pt): Only played twice and had mixed fortunes. The high being a 28ft putt to complete one of the cup's great comebacks.